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City of Berkeley Offers a Few Covid-19 Vaccinations: Feb. 5-8
Councilmember Kate Harrison
Wednesday February 03, 2021 - 10:55:00 PM
The City of Berkeley has a limited number of COVID vaccine appointments for Berkeley residents over 75 available this weekend. Sign up at http://curative.com/sites/24551/. More details, including how to arrange for transportation to an appointment, are below in the City of Berkeley press release.
[Editor's Note: The Curative website shows on only 1 slot on Friday and 7 on Saturday as of 11 p.m. on Feb. 3, with a total of 406 remaining slots over 4 days. There is apparently no provision for seniors without online access to sign up for slots.]
| COVID-19 Vaccine appointments available for those 75 and over: Feb. 5-8 Drive-through site coordinated by City of Berkeley Berkeley and Alameda County residents who are at least 75 years of age can sign up for one of a limited set of drive-through COVID-19 vaccination appointments starting on Friday Feb. 5. These vaccinations, which are being coordinated by the City of Berkeley at a site in Albany, align with state guidelines and target the ages most vulnerable to hospitalization and death as a result of COVID-19 disease. These appointment-only vaccinations are available for people seeking their first dose. Curative Inc., the vendor, will add those with appointments into their notification system for second appointments. The vaccinations will take place Feb. 5 through Monday Feb. 8 at the site, which is at the foot of Buchanan Street near the Albany Bulb. Make your appointments online: COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Form, Friday Feb. 5 – 8. This form will ask you for basic demographic information to confirm your eligibility for an appointment. You will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your appointment. Transport option for Berkeley seniors, disabled For Berkeley residents who need physical assistance with mobility to get to the site, a ride service supported by the City can help some people get to their appointments for a $15 fee. Once you have an appointment time, check your eligibility, register for services, and schedule a ride by contacting Easy Does It at 510-704-2111. Easy Does It will ask health screening questions to ensure the rider safety and the safety of the driver. Personal protective equipment is worn by drivers, and face coverings are required of riders. |
Read the full press release at: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2021/2021-02-03_COVID-19_Vaccine_appointments_available_for_those_75_and_over.aspx
